Ritika Prasad, a 23-year-old pursuing her Masters in Public Policy at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, stepped into the role of the British Deputy High Commissioner in Hyderabad on Wednesday as the winner of the ‘British High Commissioner for a Day’ competition.
The competition, held in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11, offered Ritika a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of the UK-India relationship.
Her day commenced with an orientation on the various departments within the British Deputy High Commission in Hyderabad and their functions. Ritika engaged with students at the G Narayanamma Institute of Technology and Science, participating in a panel discussion that provided valuable insights into the challenges women face in the technology field and how they can contribute.
